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To Recognize and Congratulate Brenda Crumley for receiving the 2016 Donald R. Hallman LGBT Veterans Recognition Award
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WHEREAS, Brenda Crumley is a 28-year veteran of the United States Air National Guard. She served 18 ½ years in active duty with the US Air Force and 10 years in the Air Force Reserves; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her military career, Brenda attended the Police Academy at Lackland Airforce Base. She had dreamed of being a Police Officer since her childhood; and
WHEREAS, Because of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy of the United States Military, Brenda had to keep her relationship with her partner, Kris, a secret for many years. The two were married in 2014 and live happily together in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Brenda currently teaches gifted students at the Columbus Gifted Academy, where she is able to create an environment of inclusivity and mentor youth to express themselves honestly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express its appreciation for Brenda Crumley for her service to her country and the LGBTQ community in Columbus. This Council does hereby congratulate her on receiving the 2016 Donald R. Hallman LGBT Veterans Recognition Award from Stonewall Columbus.